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NG08 GTY

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,087 mi
Last recorded106,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 GTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 106,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked, repaired with tape

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 106,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked, repaired with tape

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 103,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 101,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted tyre size correct

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 101,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted tyre size correct

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 98,582 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front flex slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer cover missing, function not impaired (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 98,582 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front flex slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer cover missing, function not impaired (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer cover missing function not impaired (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at time of test, also tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 87,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seatbelt stalk outer cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 82,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seatbelt stalk outer cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,085 miles

Front o/s washer is working but needs washer jet little low//n/s blocked need new washer jet

Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front o/s washer is working but needs washer jet little low//n/s blocked need new washer jet

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,625 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 30,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise discs pitted

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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NG08 GTY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG08 GTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NG08 GTY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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